Client Local Authority in Chelmsford Job Title Senior Building Control Technician/Administrator Pay Rate £15.05 an hour PAYE Hours 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri) Duration 6 Month Contract Location The role will initially be based at Coval Lane with Chelmsford City Council, Monday - Friday. Following the Completion of training, home working will be available, with the expectation that some working days will be office based Description Main Purpose of the Job To provide a technical support service to Planning and Building Control Services. Duties and Responsibilities Providing technical information and guidance on Building Regulation requirements to customers by answering queries from Architects, Surveyors, Builders and Members of the Public on Building Regulation and associated matters within their area of competency. 2.2 Determining Building Control Charges for future projects by using both Standard Charges and 'Individually Determined Charges' (IDC) where appropriate. 2.3 Registering and recording Building Regulation applications and Initial Notices. Plot site boundaries and other features on the Council's GIS system using pinpoint accuracy to ensure property history records are properly maintained. 2.4 Providing frontline support to building control officers, applicants, agents, suppliers and other customers in relation to the receipt and registration of building regulation applications, invoices and orders. 2.5 Supporting building control officers by attending meetings, taking notes, and providing general assistance in the processing of Building Regulation applications 2.6 Examining new Building Regulation applications (Building Notices, Full Plan submissions and Regularisations) to ensure that sufficient information is received and the appropriate charges have been paid. 2.7 Deciding whether the appropriate type of application has been made when, in specific circumstances, consultations with Anglian Water will be required 2.8 Undertaking the technical aspects of processing Initial Notices, Amendment Notices, Cancellation Notices, Final Certificates and Reversions in accordance with The Building Regulations. 2.9 Raising invoices as required for all appropriate building control applications and inspection fees, ensuring they are raised and invoiced to the correct debtor with appropriate coding for income monitoring purposes. Experience Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. The ability to readily understand plans and drawings Previous experience of working in a challenging customer facing / front line environment Personal Qualities and Attributes Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following qualities and attributes in relation to the job: Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate detailed information Ability to work on own initiative and also to work in collaboration with others in a team environment, supporting colleagues and working together to achieve desired outcomes Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and a general proficiency in the use IT hardware and software Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website